Information Package / Course Catalogue
R & D and Innovation Management
Course Code: İŞT260
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To inform students about the concepts of technology, R&D, innovation, digitalization, and their importance for businesses.

Course Content

Concepts related to R&D and innovation management, innovation management, sources and types of innovation, R&D, Intellectual Property Rights, Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Defining the concepts of innovation and R&D
2.Understanding the importance of R&D and innovation for businesses
3.Explaining the processes of creating innovation in businesses
4.Classifying types of innovation
5.Having knowledge about intellectual property rights and their protection
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yenilikçilik, Harward Business Review, MESS Yayınları
2.Ar-Ge Mucizesi, TÜBİTAK Yayınları
3.R & D and Innovation Management Textbook
4.Lecture Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The importance of technology and innovation in business history
Week 2 - Theoretical
R&D, innovation and innovation management concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Technology, R&D, Innovation and Creativity
Week 4 - Theoretical
The importance of innovation management for businesses
Week 5 - Theoretical
Innovation in enterprises and development of innovation ability
Week 6 - Theoretical
Environmental factors in innovation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sources and types of innovation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Innovation processes (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Creative thinking techniques
Week 10 - Theoretical
Research & Development
Week 11 - Theoretical
Research and Development Projects and Technological Innovation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Intellectual Property Rights
Week 13 - Theoretical
R&D and Innovation supports
Week 14 - Theoretical
Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization in Businesses
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1426
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
3
3
4
2
OÇ-2
3
3
5
2
OÇ-3
3
3
5
OÇ-4
3
3
4
OÇ-5
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026